Grassroots Leadership Development Institute - GLDI

Volunteers needed….

Knicks or Spurs? The NBA Finals might be coming to a close soon, but don't worry, teens can join us for Teen Midnight Basketball beginning June 26th. Registration details coming soon!

This years event will take place on June 6 at the Dr TK Gregg Community Center from 8:00am-12:00pm

What an incredible time of fellowship, learning, and growth! Yesterday, 33 Grassroots Leadership Development Institute Alumni gathered together for a special Leadership Lunch and Learn - Learning from Your Peers. Thank you to our amazing panelists - Alumni Wanda Cheeksallday, Reggie Jeter, Cord Collin Sgaglio, Robert Cheeks, and Kim Underwood Moultrie, and a special thanks to Kim for facilitating the discussion! We discussed neighborhood engagement, safety, community planning, and youth development, with each panelist sharing some of the national trends in these areas and how they are adopting these best practices into their own spaces where they lead.

Looking for a way to get more involved with local government? We have plenty of openings for City boards and commissions!

Airport Advisory Committee--4 vacancies
Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee--2 vacancies
Board of Architectural Design & Historic Review (HARB)--2 vacancies
Construction Board of Adjustments & Appeals--2 vacancies
Design Review Board--1 vacancy
Hospitality Tax Committee--1 vacancy
Housing Board of Adjustments and Appeals--2 vacancies
Planning Commission--2 vacancies
Public Safety Committee--4 vacancies
Stormwater Appeals Board--2 vacancies
Zoning Board of Appeals--2 vacancies

Applications are open through June 1st, 2026, and you can find more information as well as how to apply for these vacancies at: https://www.cityofspartanburg.org/339/Boards-Commissions.

Ready to strengthen your nonprofit?
Applications are open for the 2026 Nonprofit Capacity Building Boot Camp, a five‑week program designed to support nonprofit leaders with practical learning, peer collaboration, and technical assistance.
Apply by Friday, March 13.
Register here: bit.ly/NPBOOTCAMP

Congrats Alum Alexis Hunter!!!

I am excited to share that Alexis Hunter, MMFT, will be joining the Community Health Team at Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System and will be working with Live Healthy Spartanburg as our Community Engagement Coordinator, effective January 26th. We are beyond thrilled to fill this position, and when asked, Alexis stated, "I’m honored to serve as Community Health Engagement Coordinator with Live Healthy Spartanburg, carrying the voices of families and individuals across Spartanburg County. My heart is committed to building trust, fostering resilient children and families, expanding access to care, supporting access to behavioral health, and encouraging healthy eating and active living. I am dedicated to turning community voices into meaningful action, creating a healthier, stronger, and more connected future for all."

I hope you will join me in welcoming her!